Object ID:
1221.012
Object Name:
Model, Instructional
Title:
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Description:
Conrad Weiser Homestead/WPA Museum Extension Harrisburg Unit 5
"Conrad Weiser Homestead" located on the front of the base.
"WPA Museum Extension Harrisburg Unit 5" located on the back side of the base.
The Conrad Weiser Homestead is located in Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is a state historic site that sheds light on the life of a German immigrant, Conrad Weiser. Conrad Weiser was an Indian Interpreter and helped to create the policies in Pennsylvania regarding Indians. He serves as a major contributor to the development of Pennsylvania during the colonial times.
The homestead of Conrad Weiser is located upon 26 acres of land along with the six other buildings on the property. The land also includes a gazebo, monuments, picnic areas, and the Weiser Family Cemetery. The Conrad Weiser House is furnished to the 18th century time period in which Conrad and his wife Anna lived there. The house also has a gallery exhibit of their life and the farm at the time of their residence.
[Jackie Miller, MU]
"Conrad Weiser Homestead" located on the front of the base.
"WPA Museum Extension Harrisburg Unit 5" located on the back side of the base.
The Conrad Weiser Homestead is located in Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is a state historic site that sheds light on the life of a German immigrant, Conrad Weiser. Conrad Weiser was an Indian Interpreter and helped to create the policies in Pennsylvania regarding Indians. He serves as a major contributor to the development of Pennsylvania during the colonial times.
The homestead of Conrad Weiser is located upon 26 acres of land along with the six other buildings on the property. The land also includes a gazebo, monuments, picnic areas, and the Weiser Family Cemetery. The Conrad Weiser House is furnished to the 18th century time period in which Conrad and his wife Anna lived there. The house also has a gallery exhibit of their life and the farm at the time of their residence.
[Jackie Miller, MU]
Year Range from:
1935
Year Range to:
1943
Material:
Ceramic, Metal
Dimensions:
H-3.5 W-4.675 L-7.75 inches
Provenance:
By WPA PA probably in 1930s. Set was in the education museum of M.S.T.C., probably on the Campus Elementary School which is now called the Retan Center, until transferred to Warren L. MIller Elementary School after it was built in 1972. Most recent location was in WLM school library.
Source:
Warren L. Miller Elementary School
Catalog Date:
06/13/2016
Click to Enlarge
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Conrad Weiser Homestead
Conrad Weiser Homestead